West Virginia Congressional Bills

passed · West Virginia · House May 13, 2021

HR 586: STANDUP Act of 2021

Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 20 21 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires state, tribal, and local educational agencies that receive grant funding for priority mental-health needs, including through the Project AWARE State Education Agency Grant Program, to establish and implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in coordination with the Department of Education and Bureau of Indian Education, must provide educational agencies with best practices for these trainings.

Scott H. Peters (D) · 46 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · House May 13, 2021

HR 433: Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021

Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

David J. Trone (D) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate May 11, 2021

SRES 205: A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2021, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month.

passed · West Virginia · Senate May 10, 2021

S 914: Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021

Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 or establishes a variety of programs for water infrastructure. Specifically, it supports programs to provide safe drinking water or treat wastewater, such as sewer overflows or stormwater. For example, the bill reauthorizes and revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) and the drinking water SRF.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · West Virginia · Senate Apr 29, 2021

SRES 198: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sherrod Brown (D) · 31 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Apr 22, 2021

SRES 177: A resolution designating April 2021 as "Financial Literacy Month".

This resolution designates April 2021 as Financial Literacy Month.

Jack Reed (D) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Apr 21, 2021

SRES 170: A resolution relating to the death of Walter Frederick Mondale, former Vice President of the United States.

This resolution extends condolences to the family and friends of former Vice President Walter Mondale. The resolution acknowledges Mondale's lifetime service to the United States, including as a U.S. Senator and as the first presidential candidate from a major party to select a woman, Geraldine Ferraro, as his running mate.

Amy Klobuchar (D) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Apr 15, 2021

SRES 159: A resolution designating the week of April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as "National Park Week".

This resolution designates April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as National Park Week. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, and support the treasured national parks of the United States while protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2021

SRES 152: A resolution honoring the memory of Officer William Francis "Billy" Evans of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on April 2, 2021.

This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Francis "Billy" Evans for the selfless acts of heroism he displayed on April 2, 2021.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 25, 2021

SRES 34: A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence. The resolution also expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.

Robert Menendez (D) · 51 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 23, 2021

SRES 123: A resolution designating March 2021 as "National Women's History Month".

This resolution designates March 2021 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.

Dianne Feinstein (D) · 39 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · House Mar 17, 2021

HR 1085: To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of three Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement agencies that protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Following the award of these medals, one medal shall be given to the USCP, one medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and one medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and displayed with a plaque listing all law enforcement agencies that participated in protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Nancy Pelosi (D) · 335 co-sponsors